These Are The Best European Tech Conferences For The Busy Two Weeks Of June

When the post T.S Eliot described April as the 'cruellest month', he clearly had never intended to attend a tech conference. June, not April, is not only the cruellest when it comes to choice, it is also the most abundant.

This year, the world's tech event organisers all seem to have agreed that the first two weeks of June is the month to hold them... and they're probably right. The summer is, literally, on the horizon and final networking needs to be done to justify later aestivation.

This year's logjam, however, means it is a thankless task trying to work out which one to attend, even this writer is having trouble. The caravanaserai starts in Vienna with other tech roadside stops in Sofia, London, Stockholm, Berlin, Vienna and many others.

The tech event pile-up, however, is not just confined to June. According to Ben Constantini of Startup Sesame, 'Europe's largest alliances of tech events', every year in Europe there are more than 53,000 conferences, meet-ups and networking events.

However, it is next month that is the most important. So, after a lengthy crowdsourcing exercise across the major social networks and personal contacts as well, here are (probably) the best tech events to attend in June.

DigitalK, Sofia, 8-9th June

Now in its fourth year, DigitalK benefits from taking place in the rising tech hub of Central Europe. Sofia is a city of surprises, not least the food, which is diametrically opposite to Soviet stodge that many would imagine. There were 2,000 attendees last year and the event brings together local and global investors, entrepreneurs, startups, business leaders and founders over the two-day conference.

"Our event sparks conversations that startups, investors and innovators wouldn't normally be having outside of the conference's special context. This year will will be all about immersing people in fresh tech and new ideas and making them happen," said Stephane Ganchev, C0-Founder of DigitalK.

DigitalK

The DigitalK conference in Sofia is one of many excellent events to attend in June.